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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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